School and Community Libraries
St. Cecilia Roman Catholic School, Ho
Joyful students after receiving books and other educational materials. The OCLF gave seed money in 2003 to get the library going.
Eager readers check out the library offerings at the school library supported by OCLF. Students visit the library according to the school timetable.
Concrete supports for an expanded school library are in place. Funds are now being sought to complete the project.
Ngleshie-Amanfro
Community Library,
Ga District Assembly (near Accra)
A dynamic community library is supported by its district assembly, a fundamental element for a successful library. Hawkson (the man in blue), now 87 years old, led the townspeople in establishing the library.
Dzogadze
Library, Volta region
Paul Azumu,
the librarian, sets a shining example of leadership and literacy for his
community.
Photo credit: Ray Dirks
Library members
read happily on the floor.
Photo credit: Ray Dirks